Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 1.8 TS 16V S1 4d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for money for a sporty car
Costs
Repair costs are the main concern, depreciation above average
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On the road
Driving
Addictive engine note, good handling and superb gearshifts. Suspension patchy though
Performance
Excellent performance for size of engine. V responsive and high revving
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Living with it
Reliability
Cambelt snapped at 60k miles so new engine, new steering rack, new anti roll bar, suspension arm, auxiliary belt/ tensioner, clutch parts, rear demister failed + usual
Image
I can't think of another car I would want to swap it for - they all appear very dull!
Comfort
I've driven 90,000 miles in mine - the seats are still very supportive and driving position easily adjustible
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Security and Service
Security
Has engine immobiliser, but no alarm on early models
Service
Generally helpful, but dealer very busy!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt failure resulted in new engine after 2 attempted repairs
Other
New steering rack, ant-roll bar, suspension arm, clutch parts, brake dust causing seized calipers, rear demister failed, trim missing when new.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No